Please be kind with me on this one, as I feel absolutely awful about this.
We have a cat that started visiting us back in November. We assumed she was a stray as she looked a bit mucky. However, she wasn't and we know where she lives and chat to her owner who is lovely.
This cat comes to visit frequently and is lovely. She is an old girl, but a real personality. We have become very fond of her. Obviously, we know she isn't our cat, but we are just happy when she visits.
Yesterday, I picked her up to give her a fuss and she didn't like it and hissed and went to have a go at me. I immediately dropped her. This really frightened her and she ran for the door, so I let her out.
This morning we heard her miowing to be let in and we opened the door and when she saw me, she went straight back out.
I feel awful that I have scared her. Is there anything I can do to make her not be scared. I hope I don't sound too pathetic, but she is such a sweetie and its been lovely having her visit through lockdown.